2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium

$22k

2.0L Flat 4

23 city 30 hwy

7.9Out of 10

$21,995

msrp

Rivals such as the Nissan Juke and Mini Countryman deliver engaging on-road performance and laudable fuel economy, but the new XV Crosstrek supplements its solid road manners with a surprising level of off-road proficiency and the best fuel economy of any all-wheel-drive (AWD) SUV on the market.

Annual Fuel CostThe cost of fuel to drive 15,000 miles each year.

Reviews Word on the street for the Subaru XV Crosstrek

The front strut suspension is essentially carried over from the Impreza, while the rear double-wishbone setup comes with pillow-ball bushings, which Subaru says helps ride comfort, stability, and agility.

Premium models equipped with a manual gearbox feature an AWD system with a 50/50 front/rear power distribution, while automatic transmissions are coupled to an adaptive system that automatically proportions power to the wheels with the most grip.2.0-liter boxer-4148 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm145 lb-ft of torque @ 4,200 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 23/30 mpg (manual), 25/33 mpg (automatic).

Overall

8.1Out of 10

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Handling

STANDARD SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVEUnlike most competitor all-wheel-drive systems, Subaru's trademark symmetrical AWD continuously sends power to all four wheels to help prevent a loss of traction before it happens.

With EPA ratings of 25 mpg city, 33 highway with the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and 23/30 with the five-speed manual, the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek is the most fuel-efficient crossover vehicle, based on EPA Combined ratings.